That was the rumour a couple of days ago, but now there seems to be a new twist in the tale

Sriti Jha was reportedly all set to step into the shoes of Pratyusha Banerjee in Balika Vadhu ‘coz as per the buzz, Ms Banerjee wanted to bid adieu to the show for a meaty Bollywood offer. But now, the gossip mills have now churned out a different version of this news altogether. It seems that Sriti Jha will not be taking the main lead’s place on the show. In fact, she will be playing Jagya’s (Shashank Vyas) love interest, who is also a victim of child marriage. But unlike Anandi, she doesn’t get the support of her loved ones. She has to deal with the parochial mindset of people, without any help. We are waiting to see how Jagya and Sriti bump into each other. And also, the makers perhaps think that this is the right time to introduce a new girl in Jagya’s life as he is a much better person now after all that introspection and moments of self-discovery.

Sriti Jha is no rookie; she has worked in shows like Jyoti on NDTV Imagine andDil Se Di Dua… Saubhagyavati Bhava on Life Ok. Quite a mature actor and a performer par excellence, we await her dhamakedaar entry into this popular soap.

The television actor who plays the role of a strict mom in Parvarrish on Sony Entertainment Television has every reason to grin from ear to ear. And here’s why….

It’s no secret that Shweta Tiwari is nowadays in seventh heaven. And all thanks to the divorce that a seemingly ecstatic Shweta was granted by the court a couple of days ago. And we are told that the lady even celebrated the official end of her marriage with Raja Chaudhary by throwing a divorce party.

But the celebration doesn’t end there. Shweta’s current beau Abhinav Kohli, who was seen in serials like NDTV Imagine’s Sarvagun Sampann and Colors’ Kairi: Rishta Khatta Meetha, says that the couple is looking forward to a totally traditional wedding. “Shweta didn’t have a proper ceremony at her last wedding and this is my first, so both of us want all the rituals, ceremonies and a proper Punjabi wedding,” Abhinav said in an interview.

And while we’re really happy for our mommy Sweetyji – the role played by Shweta in Parvarrish – we wonder if the mother of 12-year-old Palak is ready to tie the knot so soon after a harrowing divorce. “I’m old enough to decide upon a good life partner,” Tiwari was heard saying with a smile, but added, “I need to take some time. I’m just divorced and wish to enjoy my single status.”

Also, it seems that Kohli is perfectly comfortable with the fact that his ladylove is a bigger star than he is. “It doesn’t bother me that she gets more attention professionally,” he said, ‘coz he believes that personally they both are equals.

So all’s well that ends well in this saga. And we wish Shweta and Abhinav a happy courtship. Teehee!

The Kumkum actor was missing from all action on television. But not anymore

Sayantani Ghosh made her way into the limelight through serials like Kumkum, Ghar Ek Sapna and Naagin. But this known face of television was missing from the scene for four months. Where was she? Vacationing! Well, we’re not sure whether she went holidaying by herself or with her rumoured beau, Bharat Kaul. But guess the babe had fun and now is ready to sweat it out on the sets.

Ghosh was briefly seen making an appearance in Ronit Roy’s much acclaimed show, Adaalat on Colors, Sabki Laadli Bebo on Star Plus and Crime Patrol on Sony TV. But now she is set to make a resounding comeback as one of the leads in Rakt Sambandh on NDTV Imagine. The story of RS revolves around five sisters and Sayantani will play the second eldest one. The show is likely to go on air during prime time. And with that we hope Sayantani, who’s always played second fiddle, gets a fair share of the limelight. What do you think?